Civic Intelligence

Chester Rural Cemetery

EIN 23-0469595 • 501(c)13 • Chester, PA

Profile

Operation of cemetery

900 Upland AveChester, PA 19013

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)13 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)13 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)13 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

70th percentile

7.9%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)13 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

1.4%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)13 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,778,695

Up $185,511 (+7.2%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$40,526

Up $35,864 (+769%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,738,169

Up $149,647 (+5.8%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$525,636

Down $35,969 (-6.4%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$599,548

Down $133,426 (-18%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$73,912

Up $97,457 (+57%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,509,203Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,509,2032011Assets 2012: $2,599,285Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,599,2852012Assets 2013: $2,737,090Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $2,737,0902013Assets 2014: $2,724,086Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $2,724,0862014Assets 2015: $2,494,631Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,494,6312015Assets 2016: $2,557,515Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,557,5152016Assets 2017: $2,696,683Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,696,6832017Assets 2018: $2,310,777Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,310,7772018Assets 2019: $2,577,349Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $2,577,3492019Assets 2020: $2,562,047Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,562,0472020Assets 2021: $2,707,139Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $2,707,1392021Assets 2022: $2,297,743Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,297,7432022Assets 2023: $2,403,231Liabilities 2023: $15,355Net Assets 2023: $2,387,8762023Assets 2024: $2,593,184Liabilities 2024: $4,662Net Assets 2024: $2,588,5222024Assets 2025: $2,778,695Liabilities 2025: $40,526Net Assets 2025: $2,738,1692025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$2,778,695
Liabilities$40,526
Net Assets$2,738,169

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $406,668Expenses 2011: $450,405Net Income 2011: -$43,7372011Revenue 2012: $363,691Expenses 2012: $431,689Net Income 2012: -$67,9982012Revenue 2013: $427,310Expenses 2013: $486,518Net Income 2013: -$59,2082013Revenue 2014: $368,028Expenses 2014: $502,622Net Income 2014: -$134,5942014Revenue 2015: $356,621Expenses 2015: $477,718Net Income 2015: -$121,0972015Revenue 2016: $433,743Expenses 2016: $480,683Net Income 2016: -$46,9402016Revenue 2017: $387,883Expenses 2017: $512,903Net Income 2017: -$125,0202017Revenue 2018: $384,152Expenses 2018: $486,253Net Income 2018: -$102,1012018Revenue 2019: $424,119Expenses 2019: $516,306Net Income 2019: -$92,1872019Revenue 2020: $613,371Expenses 2020: $522,723Net Income 2020: $90,6482020Revenue 2021: $568,868Expenses 2021: $644,072Net Income 2021: -$75,2042021Revenue 2022: $510,766Expenses 2022: $560,394Net Income 2022: -$49,6282022Revenue 2023: $553,787Expenses 2023: $589,104Net Income 2023: -$35,3172023Revenue 2024: $561,605Expenses 2024: $732,974Net Income 2024: -$171,3692024Revenue 2025: $525,636Expenses 2025: $599,548Net Income 2025: -$73,9122025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$525,636
Expenses$599,548
Net Income-$73,912

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$0.04$2.74$0.53$0.60$0.07
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.00$2.59$0.56$0.73$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.02$2.39$0.55$0.59$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$0.51$0.56$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.00$2.71$0.57$0.64$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.56$0.00$2.56$0.61$0.52$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.00$2.58$0.42$0.52$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.00$2.31$0.38$0.49$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.00$2.70$0.39$0.51$0.13
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.56$0.00$2.56$0.43$0.48$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.49$0.00$2.49$0.36$0.48$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.72$0.00$2.72$0.37$0.50$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.74$0.00$2.74$0.43$0.49$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.60$0.00$2.60$0.36$0.43$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.51$0.00$2.51$0.41$0.45$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$525,636
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operation of cemetery

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,592,739$2,736,932▲ $144,193
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$445$41,763▲ $41,318
Total Assets$2,593,184$2,778,695▲ $185,511
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,662$40,526▲ $35,864
Total Liabilities$4,662$40,526▲ $35,864
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,519,786$2,652,206▲ $132,420
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$68,736$85,963▲ $17,227
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,588,522$2,738,169▲ $149,647
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,593,184$2,778,695▲ $185,511
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
-Director$1,200$1,200
Alan FergusonSecretary$1,200$1,200
Frank B CrossVP/Grounds chair$1,200$1,200
John BullockDirector$1,200$1,200
John R TwomblyDirector/Solic$1,200$1,200
Norman C ShorpshirePres$1,200$1,200
Peter SeltzerTreasurer$1,200$1,200
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$386,887
Investment Income
$138,749
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-73,912
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$435,271
Other Expenses$164,277
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$356,883$0$0$356,883
All Other Expenses$83,276$0$0$83,276
Other Employee Benefits$29,539$0$0$29,539
Payroll Taxes$28,623$0$0$28,623
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$22,043$0$0$22,043
Other Expenses$16,489$0$0$16,489
Fees for Services Accounting$12,800$0$0$12,800
Pension Plan Contributions$11,826$0$0$11,826
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$8,400$0$0$8,400
Fees for Services Legal$4,613$0$0$4,613
Office Expenses$3,538$0$0$3,538
Total Functional Expenses$599,548$0$0$599,548
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chester Rural Cemetery
EIN
23-0469595
Phone
6108723121
Address
900 Upland Ave, Chester, PA 19013

Signing Officer

Name
Norman C Shropshire
Title
President
Phone
6108723121
Signed
2026-02-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Norman C Shropshire
Formed
1863
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Patterson Financial Advisors Pc
Address
14 ELLIOTT AVE STE 8, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010
Preparer
John E Patterson Jr
Phone
6105257400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

The cemetery is owned by the burial lot owners

Pt VI, Line 7A

The Board of Directors consists of 7 outside (independent)individuals who elect new members and re-elect existing members

Pt VI, Line 11B

Tax return is prepared by the Treasurer (CPA), reviewed and signed by the President. All members of the Board are notified of the completed return and have opportunity to review return at their convenience.

Pt VI, Line 19

Governing documents and tax returns are available at the address of record for public inspection.

Pt XI

SFAS 117 adjustment to $183,772 market value of investments and $39,787 receipt of outside trust funds,total line 9 $223,559.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Repairs & maint - grnds 24931. 24931.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Repairs & maint - equip 17054. 17054.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Trash removal 2914. 2914.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Utilities & heating oil 15339. 15339.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Telephone 4134. 4134.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Other professional fees 1800. 1800.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Small tools and equip 1808. 1808.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Miscellaneous 6651. 6651.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Holiday grave decorations 2889. 2889.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Supplies 3856. 3856.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Grave dugging 1900. 1900.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The cemetery is owned by the burial lot owners
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors consists of 7 outside (independent)individuals who elect new members and re-elect existing members
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Tax return is prepared by the Treasurer (CPA), reviewed and signed by the President. All members of the Board are notified of the completed return and have opportunity to review return at their convenience.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents and tax returns are available at the address of record for public inspection.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SFAS 117 adjustment to $183,772 market value of investments and $39,787 receipt of outside trust funds,total line 9 $223,559.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Repairs & maint - grnds 24931. 24931.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Repairs & maint - equip 17054. 17054.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Trash removal 2914. 2914.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Utilities & heating oil 15339. 15339.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Telephone 4134. 4134.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Other professional fees 1800. 1800.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Small tools and equip 1808. 1808.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Miscellaneous 6651. 6651.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Holiday grave decorations 2889. 2889.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Supplies 3856. 3856.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Grave dugging 1900. 1900.
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